Where to Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in New York City

This Saturday, independent bookstores around the country will open their doors (and stacks) in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day. Now in its fifth year, the annual event, built on the premise that independent bookstores are community centers, encourages readers to make the trek to a local shop. And while the activities will differ at every store that participates, readers can expect a day packed full of special programming, talks and treats.

“In a world of tweets and algorithms and pageless digital downloads, bookstores are not a dying anachronism,” reads the Independent Bookstore Day site. “They are living, breathing organisms that continue to grow and expand. In fact, there are more of them this year than there were last year. And they are at your service.”